Since Ive offered him pretty much everything (under reasonable prices) like all kinds of games, ball games, skate etc, he also has a bike so I’m totally out of ideas

last gift was a cheap xiaomi sports bracelet which he loved, but now I don’t know how to up it…

A pair of socks? He only shows much love for me near the seasons 😂 so I told him santa was watching (of course he doesn’t believe in santa anymore). I might prank him but I need a backup gift, so… title

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    I just want to say you are the greatest. In reddit this question would be ignored, but here I have my hands full just keeping up with replying. I have to sleep now as I have to wake early tomorrow but wow, you’re the best 😘

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      He’s into skate now, but yeah, that crossed my mind, except to give him something decent would go over budget. Trying to keep it 30€ tops But thanks 🙏

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      Gonna have to google that. Anything like a trampoline? Cause he has that already, the cheap small variety

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        Something like this. Not springy but rigid. They sometimes come in a set of increasing heights so you can train your jumping height/endurance/speed/etc. A great thing to have if he’s at all interested in track and field, basketball, skateboarding, parkour, or really any sport that involves jumping.

        I used to have a blast working on my jumping when I was in high school. It’s a crazy good workout and feels good to progress in I think.

        I know you can get them at Walmarts and Dick’s if those exist where you are but they’re sold many places I’m sure.

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      He probably doesn’t have any idea what a dvd is 😂 but good idea on the series, thanks

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    Hmm, sounds like an experience gift would go over well! I’m in the US but some cool stuff you could try giving him gift cards or tickets to?

    • Waverider, which is sort of like surfing but you don’t have to go to the beach
    • Renting an ATV for few hours to drive out on a trail
    • One of those BMX tracks for bikes instead of motorcycles
    • Indoor skydiving Sorry if none of these are under budget, I haven’t done any of these in forever so couldn’t tell you what the price is.
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    Potatoe Cannon (less than 30$, can assist him in print out together so he knows how to fix it!) or pogo stick? (Both equally unsafe imo)

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      We made a slingshot from scratch using the old ways when he was like 5. But yes, a good idea, although parents might not agree. But I’m the cool crazy uncle :)

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    Could you build a wood racecar like they use in the soapbox derby? I saw plans online, the kits are a couple hundred USD, but you might be able to build a cheaper one from scratch…

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      When I was his age we built those from scratch using wood and roller barings from car wheels. And slingshots, cross bows. We could also use bb guns easily cause there was one in every home. Fun times, I don’t know how we survived.

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    Again thanks for everyone’s suggestions. Some of you I didn’t reply cause I isn’t applicable for where I live and I wasn’t expecting so many good replies. But I appreciate it immensely, I have a lot to think about.

    You have made my day

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    Tickets to amateur wrestling/any sport. My dad brought me to wwf wrestling as a kid and it was such a blast. Tickets to any live sports/teams that he’s into will blow his mind. Or people pizza and lazer tag is always fun imo and very budget friendly.

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    What’s your budget? I’ve been looking into ropes course kinds of things for my kids, basically slack lines that you can add stuff to. I think if you search for ninja line you’ll get hits.

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      30€ around that for budget. Definitely gonna search ninja lines, thanks for the hint.

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      Those bags seem cool, he goes to many races (he’s been on triathlon for about two years). But he might enjoy it and isn’t too expensive. And kids love that stuff, thanks for the idea

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    A slack line? Maybe over budget

    Stuff to build skate features, or wax for waxing curbs

    If he lives by snow, a park rake is super cool for building snow features. It like makes a perfect jump for you.

    G-form (knee)pads maybe lame, but by far the most comfortable protection I’ve ever worn.

    A knife, 10 year old me would spend hours widdling sticks, trying to make wooden swords and stuff

    3d printed nerf guns are amazing now. If you have access

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    I don’t know where you live, but if you have a Hado arena nearby, then a taster session might be a good gift. It’s an augmented reality sport which can be played casually or professionally. There are arenas all over the world.

    Unfortunately their world site is a little out of date. I know quite a few kids in my area of the UK, at around that age, who are getting into it.

    Hado UK
    Hado World Site

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      I’m in Portugal but if there were similar events in my area that would be a great gift